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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domink Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rushden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury comes to the cage accompanied by Me Against The World. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Domink Stansbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Rushden!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stansbury shoots in for a double leg but Rushden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rushden throws a head kick that misses.
Stansbury shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rushden is trying to defend but Stansbury finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stansbury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rushden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rushden tries to get to full guard but Stansbury has control of the leg.
Stansbury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rushden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stansbury.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stansbury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stansbury trying to control the action but Rushden is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushden is controlling Stansbury's trapped leg to prevent Stansbury from advancing to side control.
Stansbury is thwarting Rushden's attempts to control the position.
Stansbury has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Stansbury.
Rushden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rushden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rushden is trying to keep Stansbury in close.
Stansbury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rushden is looking for a triangle here but Stansbury uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rushden is trying to control Stansbury's posture but Stansbury avoids it.
Rushden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushden is not content to let Stansbury control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rushden dodges the ground and pound from Stansbury.
Stansbury throws a strike aimed at the side of Rushden's head but Rushden avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rushden struggling a bit here.
Stansbury tries for a kimura but Rushden is defending well.
Stansbury looks up at the clock and then as Rushden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stansbury smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rushden takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stansbury working away.
Stansbury misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury working the ground and pound but Rushden is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rushden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stansbury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stansbury lands an elbow.
Rushden is looking to regain half guard here but Stansbury keeps moving and retains side control.
Stansbury working the ground and pound but Rushden is defending the strikes.
Stansbury lands some shots froms side control.
Rushden tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stansbury. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushden grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Stansbury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stansbury controlling well, preventing Rushden from escaping the position.
Rushden trying to control the hands but Stansbury won't let him.
Rushden looks gassed!
Stansbury is punishing Rushden with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stansbury is trying to stick to Rushden's back but Rushden is turning into Stansbury. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stansbury's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rushden.
Rushden throws and elbow that misses. Stansbury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rushden's guard. Nice move by Stansbury!
Stansbury throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stansbury trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domink Stansbury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rushden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stansbury swivels and escapes.
Stansbury shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rushden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rushden trying to control the position.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Rushden blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rushden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rushden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stansbury is controlling him.
Stansbury avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rushden looking to control.
Rushden is breathing heavily.
Stansbury in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stansbury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stansbury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stansbury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rushden's head.
Stansbury is looking to work some ground and pound but Rushden has wrist control.
Stansbury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rushden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stansbury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rushden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stansbury defends well.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Rushden blocks nicely.
Stansbury wants to control from the top but Rushden keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stansbury slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stansbury postures up and lands a big shot to Rushden's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury thows a big elbow that misses.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Rushden blocks nicely.
Rushden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stansbury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stansbury cracks Rushden with a solid left hand.
Stansbury postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stansbury loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stansbury trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stansbury thows a big elbow that misses.
Stansbury postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rushden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stansbury defends well.
Stansbury wants to control from the top but Rushden keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rushden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stansbury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stansbury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rushden looking for a sweep. Not yet Rushden, not yet.
Stansbury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stansbury working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rushden's head.
Stansbury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stansbury scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stansbury landing some decent shots from guard.
Rushden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stansbury is in close to Rushden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stansbury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rushden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stansbury has managed to get both his arms back between Rushden's legs - danger averted.
Stansbury throws a big right hand that misses.
Stansbury with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stansbury stands up over Rushden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stansbury slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stansbury is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Domink Stansbury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rushden keeping moving, preventing Stansbury from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domink Stansbury dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rushden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stansbury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rushden's guard.
Stansbury trying to control but Rushden is working from the bottom.
Stansbury advances to half guard.
Stansbury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rushden can do to turn this around?
Stansbury is looking to pass Rushden's guard but actually Rushden recovers to full guard.
Stansbury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rushden has his foot on Stansbury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stansbury works his way back into a safe position though.
Stansbury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rushden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stansbury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stansbury throwing strikes from guard but Rushden blocks nicely.
Rushden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stansbury scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushden working for a triangle but Stansbury defends it easily.
Rushden has an active guard here but Stansbury has managed to pass into half guard.
Stansbury is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stansbury not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stansbury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stansbury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rushden is just riding it out for now. Stansbury eventually gives up the hold.
Stansbury not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury thows a huge punch but Rushden dodges it nicely.
Rushden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stansbury pulls his head out easily.
Stansbury not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rushden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stansbury.
Stansbury sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rushden defending well though.
Nice strikes from Stansbury there.
Stansbury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rushden is just riding it out for now. Stansbury eventually gives up the hold.
Stansbury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury is nestled in close to Rushden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rushden tries to get to full guard but Stansbury has control of the leg.
Stansbury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rushden keeps working.
Stansbury not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rushden tries to roll over but Stansbury keeps him under control.
Max Rushden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stansbury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stansbury seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stansbury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rushden tries to get to full guard but Stansbury has control of the leg.
Rushden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stansbury scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushden wants to get back to his feet.
Rushden has hold of Stansbury's hands but Stansbury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stansbury lands strikes from half guard.
Stansbury working over Rushden with some ground and pound. Rushden looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stansbury missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stansbury looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stansbury passes to side control.
Stansbury scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stansbury scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rushden to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stansbury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rushden taking a bit of punishment here - Stansbury scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domink Stansbury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stansbury has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domink Stansbury!
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hype
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pop
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